NEW: Royce introduces 2015 CU Residential Loan Parity Act

Under current law, when a bank makes a loan to purchase a 1-to-4 unit, non-owner occupied residential dwelling, the loan is classified as a residential real estate loan. However, when a credit union makes the same loan, it is classified as a business loan and is therefore subject to the 12.25%-of-assets cap on member business lending under the Federal Credit Union Act.

"I thank Rep. Royce for his continued support to help bring parity to residential loans made by credit unions," said Jim Nussle, president/CEO of CUNA. "This much needed legislation would enable credit unions to better serve members who purchase rental properties and contribute to the availability of affordable rental housing."

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